Hello Farm Watch members.
We have received many calls from Farm Watch members who can see and smell the Camarillo/Somis brush fire.

Lets get you an update so you are in the know...

It started at 303 P.m and the brush fire is in the Camarillo Heights area near Ocean View Drive. This 50 acre fire s primary the south facing hill sides of the heights.

Farm Watch has attached a photo of the area for reference.

Currently there are 250 firefighters, VCFD hand crews, fire trucks, 2 helicopters and 2 air tankers on scene.

The Ventura County Fire Department and Sheriff's Department have set up a Unified Command to deal with the fire.

Residents are encouraged to stay in their homes and let fire equipment into the area.

Large animal owners in the Groves Pl.area of Somis should begin preparations in the event that evacuations are ordered.

Closures: West and East Loop Drives are closed, Mesa Rd. is open to residents only.

You can check Ventura County Fire (VCFD) updated web site at http://www.fire.countyofventura.org/ for more info.

be safe Farm Watch...

Your friend Tim

Tim Hagel
Captain
805-947-8189 text and cell

Ventura Sheriff Department
Bob Brooks Sheriff